Saturday, 8 November 2025

Saturday's Critters

 It's both hunting season, and mating season for deer. I noticed some deer scrapes in the forest. They scrape out a clear spot, and urinate on their glands to spread their scent. They nudge low hanging branches with the same purpose. They've 5 sets of glands, I believe. 


Sure enough, a young buck.

The does are hanging around now. We didn't see them most of the summer after the fawn was born in the front yard.


   


 I heard the owl, and figured out it was in the back 40.
 

Butch in the rain, they are bulking up for winter!

   

 I found this caterpillar on the driveway. I put it in the leaves, in a safer place. Time to sleep!

   

 The coyotes continue to take advantage of the driveway. Only in the dark.

 

Saturday's Critters # 621 visit Eileen's blog for more critters.

13 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
OOooohhh wwwoooooo, the owl was extra special! YAM xx

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

I always love your various animals. The barred owl is really cool.

Anvilcloud said...

The deer in the foggy morning light. 👍

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

That is quite the caterpillar! I am out in the deer blind right now, the buck are starting to chase the does!

Barbara Rogers said...

Very cool capture of the owl...who obviously has a 360 view of his world!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

That owl is so cute peeking around the tree. I'm enjoying some nature posts today...good for what ails you! Thanks!

RedPat said...

Lots of deer pics to come I hope.

Red said...

It's interesting to see the deer congregate in the fall.

The Furry Gnome said...

I'm always impressed with the Barred Owls you see.

Mary Kirkland said...

That's a big caterpillar. I like owls.

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jenn
I always love the deer, cool capture of the Barred Owl.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter link! Take care, Happy Sunday! Have a great weekend. PS, thanks so much for leaving me a comment.

Lowcarb team member said...

There something nice about owls :)

All the best Jan

William Kendall said...

The owl is quite a sight.